The 19th-century Mormon migration which began in 1846 in Illinois, then traveled through Iowa and Nebraska and eventually to a leading the LDS Pioneers to a place of refuge in the Rocky Mountains, was one of the most remarkable episodes in the history of the United States' great western migration. Under Brigham Young's direction, an estimated 70,000 Latter-day Saints made the difficult journey to Utah from 1847 until the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. Dowdle paintings are a unique way to see the simple, beautiful things in life. These witty and clever paintings of famous locations and cities will delight you as you begin to see them take shape. One of the special aspects of the paintings is the feeling of culture that jumps out at you. The pictures take the deepest cultural feelings, buildings, stories, people, events and scenery from all of your favorite cities. Enjoy a night with your family or friends and build a deeper appreciation for the people and places around you as you build these puzzles piece by piece.